On February 14, 2019, CMS is hosting an educational call on new opioid policies for Medicare drug plans. The call will focus on improved safety alerts when opioid prescriptions are dispensed at the pharmacy, and drug management programs for individuals at-risk for misusing or abusing "frequently abused drugs" (opioids and benzodiazepines). The target audience for the call includes physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, case managers, and other interested stakeholders. To register, visit the CMS website.

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